Astragaloside IV (AS-IV), an active component isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, suppresses the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK, and downregulates matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2, (MMP)-9 in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. Astragaloside IV is a bioactive saponin first isolated from the dried plant roots of the genus Astragalus, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine.1 It dose-dependently inhibits human adenovirus type 3 (HAdV-3) in A549 cells (IC50 = 23 μM; LC50 = 865 μM).It inhibits replication of HAdV-3 and decreases HAdV-3-induced apoptosis. It has diverse protective effects for the cardiovascular, immune, digestive, and nervous systems. In particular, it reduces myocardial infarct size in dogs when administered prior to coronary ligation and reduces reperfusion arrhythmias in isolated rat hearts.

Stigmasterol (Stigmasterin) is a phytosterol with major functions in the maintenance of cell membrane structure and physiology. Stigmasterol lowers cholesterol levels and has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects.

Isoprenaline hydrochloride (NCI-c55630) is a potent beta-adrenergic agonist with the peripheral vasodilator, bronchodilator, and cardiac stimulating properties.

Nintedanib (Intedanib) is a triple vascular kinase inhibitor that inhibits VEGFR1, VEGFR2, and VEGFR3 (IC50=34/13/13 nM), FGFR1, FGFR2, and FGFR3 (IC50=69/37/108 nM), PDGFRα, and PDGFRβ (IC50=59/65 nM). Nintedanib has antitumor activity and inhibits tumor growth by inhibiting angiogenesis.

Edaravone (MCI-186) is a potent new free radical scavenger used for the therapy of patients with acute brain infarction.